Dec 24, 2017 · The Praying Mantis was an experimental machine gun carrier designed by a private developer for the British Army during the Second World War. It is in competition with the …

The Praying Mantis came from an attempt to produce a low-silhouette vehicle that could still fire over obstacles. A one-man design based on Carden Loyd suspension was not adopted, but the inventor …

Jan 9, 2026 · LORDS OF NWOBHM, the new supergroup featuring members of PRAYING MANTIS, DIAMOND HEAD, RAVEN, TANK and PERSIAN RISK, performed its first show last night (Thursday, …

Oct 15, 2022 · Improving on his first prototype, Tapp based the second Praying Mantis on the popular Universal Carrier chassis. Having proved itself in North Africa as a reliable troop and supply transport …

Nov 26, 2025 · Designed as a low-profile vehicle with a long, insect-like hinged body, it was built to lift its weapons over walls and hedgerows while keeping the crew hidden close to the ground.

Sep 6, 2023 · Though the Praying Mantis never officially saw combat during WWII, its long neck inspired future military projects.

Nov 18, 2020 · During WW2 the British Army designed a number of strange tanks. Perhaps the craziest of them all was the Praying Mantis Tank. Using a Universal Carrier as a base, the Praying Mantis like...

This is test footage of the Praying Mantis variant of the universal carrier. This was designed by my Great Grandfather Ernest Tapp and we recently found this...

Dec 1, 2025 · The praying mantis is a delicate insect that can be safely held and cared for. To keep it in a holding tank, place it in an enclosure at least 3 times longer than its body, 3 times taller, and twice …

The crew had to lay on their bellies to operate the mantis making it extremely difficult to operate. When the vehicle was driven with the centre section raised, crews reported motion sickness due to the …